NURS 317L Airway Development Quiz 2 Study Guide

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NURS 317L Airway Development Quiz 2 Study Guide
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Airway Development • Peds pt. has larger tongue which can cause obstruction w/in airway • @ higher risk for infection, aspiration & obstruction from inflammation or from foreign body • Trachea is a lot higher than normal adult  places pt. @ risk for aspiration Defenses of Respiratory Tract • Most of them in presence of infection can cause respiratory compromise • If epiglottis (flap over trachea) swollen & inflamed will obstruct airway (trachea) • Coughing is important...
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